Global Engineering Manager - Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service

Location:

Madrid, Spain

Job ID:

R0123188

Date Posted:

2026-06-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity: 
 

We are looking for a Global Engineering Manager within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service (GPQSS) Global Product Group (GPG) team that will be responsible for delivering upon our commitments to our customers and partners. In this role you will be responsible to ensure alignment with GPQSS global standards, processes, tools and governance, drive innovation, and foster collaboration among diverse engineering teams. Together with the Engineering team of the Global Product Group, you are responsible for driving consistency in executional excellence when it comes to health & safety, quality, on-time delivery and budget, in line with Hitachi Energy and Grid Integration business unit strategic direction and priorities. 

 

In this role, you will report to the Global Operations Manager for GPQSS. 

 

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• You will be responsible for the project engineering scope and own the performance management of the GPQSS engineering deliverables in close partnership and collaboration with our Hitachi Energy local counterparts and customers. 

• You will be the Business Process Owner responsible for GPG GPQSS global engineering processes.  

• You will mentor and develop engineering leaders and team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. 

• You will build and maintain relationships with key customers as well as internal and external stakeholders. 

• You will support and drive the BU’s strategy globally within the GPQSS community. 

• You will coordinate the development and initiate implementation of the standards, practices, procedures, tools and digitalization initiatives in collaboration with our Global Engineering teams and other functions within GPQSS. You will initiate and support the implementation, of said initiatives, in the GPQSS team, to achieve engineering efficiency, cater organizational scale-up and competency development along our growth journey. 

• You will define and lead the implementation of continuous improvements initiatives across engineering processes and tools, in alignment with Business Unit and Global Product Group strategies. 

• You will monitor KPIs and performance metrics to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment. 

• You will participate in the budgeting process, jointly with the Global Operations Manager and Controller.  

• You will conduct the Sales and Operations Planning with other members of the Global Product Group team and take actions to close potential gaps in engineering capacity. 

• You will ensure that the area of responsibility is structured to fit the business model, sufficiently staffed with skilled resources and directed appropriately. You guide, motivate and develop direct and indirect reports within HR policies. Oversee competency assessments and ensure that the engineering staff is licensed and certified appropriately. 

• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety, integrity and quality, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. 

 

Your background:  

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Energy Engineering (or related field).  

• 15+ years of engineering experience in the energy sector, with 5+ years in a global leadership role. 

• You are driven, result oriented and have a strong interest in leadership and developing your team, as well as developing relations and collaborating with other stakeholders. 

• You are a strong communicator with ability to communicate beyond your own organizational responsibilities and think strategically  

• You have experience in a multinational corporation and global engineering environment. 

• To successfully take on this position, you have strong knowledge of energy systems, grid infrastructure, renewable technologies, and regulatory frameworks in the utility and/or industrial infrastructure project business, with a strong understanding of engineering principles and a proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects across multiple geographies. 

• You have familiarity with global industry standards such as IEC, IEEE, ISO, ANSI, environmental compliance, etc. 

 

What we offer   

• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within the country of employment and globally  

• Flexible working hours  

• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase  

• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​  

• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in GPQSS 

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